Also for the 4WD truck with the Regular Cab, 8' box, the 4.3L engine weighs 4816 lbs, while the heavier 5.3L engine weighs 4922 lbs.
In this regard, is the 5.3 L Vortec a good engine?
The 5.3L's balance of performance and efficiency is great airflow throughout. Intake flow was improved over previous engines by straightening out and optimizing the flow path from the intake manifold into the cylinder heads, while the exhaust ports are also designed for greater flow.
Also, how much does a 6.0 engine weight?
These engines weigh about 1,100lbs.
How much horsepower can a 5.3 make?
The normally aspirated 5.3L eventually produced 503 hp at 6,600 rpm and 441 lb-ft of torque at 5,700 rpm. The new heads, cam, and intake shifted the power curve higher in the rev range, as a stock 5.3L will produce peak power at just 5,400 rpm.
What size is a 5.3 Vortec?
GM 5.3L Liter V8 Vortec LMF Engine
Type: | 5.3L Gen IV V8 Small Block |
Displacement: | 5328cc (325 ci) |
Engine Orientation: | Longitudinal |
Compression ratio: | 9.6:1 |
Valve configuration: | Overhead valves |